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MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LA PORTS CITti' COhFM/SSlON, LA PORTS, TEXAS
June 97, 9968
7:00 P.N.
MEMBERS OF THE COlv9NilSS10N PRESENT: Mayor H. P. Pfeiffer, Commissioners
H. Gould Crofoot, Lois J. Compton, Charles D. Boyle, and Bobby
J. Burgin.
MEMBERS CF THE CO,r~M/SS/ON ABSENT: None
OTHER CITY OFF/C/ALS PRESENT: City Clerk Marilyn Kelley, City Engineer
H. Carlos Smith, City Attorney Knox W. Askins, Chief of Police
H. F. Freeman, and Superintendent of Streets Clifford Ellis.
PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeiffer.
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7. The minutes of the regular meeting of June 3, 9968 were amended
as follows:
ltem No. 7 - To Read -"Co,mmi_,sioner Compton made a motion,
seconded by Commissioner Crofoot, that the Tax Assessor and Board
of Equalization be instructed to place the property on the tax
roll at a ratio of assessment of 80i~ of actual value, instead
of 42%. Motion carried."
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The minutes of the special meeting of June 93, 9968 were approved
as written.
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2. Mr. Bernard A. McLoughlin, St. Marys Parish Council, presented
a proposal for the relocation of the fire hydrant on Grandview
Avenue. (See Exhibit No. 9). Church's expense $200.00.
A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, and seconded by Commissioner
Crofoot, that the Commisston accept the proposal for the relocation
for the fire hydrant, and consider the installation of another
fire hydrant near the intersection of Leona and Circle Drive,
and abandon the water line thru the church property, from Park Avenue
to Grandview Avenue. Motion carried.
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~. Commissioner Burgin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Commpton, that the City Accept the donation of Lot 25, Block 84,
Town of La Porte, from Mrs. Roger A. Beane. Motion carried.
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4. Corrmnissioner Crofoot
has submitted a bid
to the dog pound. H
get additional bids.
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stated that the La Porte Construction Company
of X400.00 labor and materials, for repairs
e further stated that he bas be unable to
A motion was made by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded by Commissioner
Boyle, that La Porte Construction Company be authorized to repair
the dog pound for .~°400.00 Cabor and materials. Motion carried.
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5. '`~ motion was made by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded by Commissioner
Compton and carried, that Ordinance No. 665-A be approved on first
and final reading.
CAPTION:
AN ORDINANCE AME~b'D l ,'~lG SECTION E I GHT (8) OF ORDINANCE NO. 665,
AN ORDINANCE DEFINING GARBAGE, TRA6H, AND REGULATING THE KINDS
AND SIZE OF RECEPTACLES IN WHICH TO PLC°~CE SAME, ETC.
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6. Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Burgin,
that Ordinance No. 799 be passed on first and final reading.
CAPTION:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DRIECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
CLERK OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
LA ~=::-TE TO EXECUTE AND TO AFFIX THE SEAL OF THE CITY TO AN
AGREEMENT OF LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY, AS LESSOR, AND GULF CENTRAL
AVIATION, INC., AS LESSt.E, FOR A PERIOD OF h?INETEEN (99) YEARS,
BEGINNING ON THE 1st DAY OF JULY, 9968, AND ENDING GN THE 30TH
DAY OF JUNE , 9 987 , W l TH OPT l CNS FOR (-'ENEWAL S , FUR THE L E.~SE CF
A PORTION',' OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS MUNICIPAL AI:RPOR,T, TOGETHER
lNITH THE RIGHT TO USE APPURTENANT FACILITIES THEREAT, ACCORDING
TO THE TERMS, PREVISIONS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN SA1D AGREEMENT,
A CGPY OF WHICH lS ATT<;CHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF;
PROVIDING A SABINGS CLAUSE; AND F'ROVlD1^~'G AN EFFECTIVE DATE GF
THIS ORDINANCE.
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7. The City Attorney presented a proposed agreemeht to be entered into
by and between City of La Porte and Harris County Water Control
and /mprovement District nc. 56, relatino to the District
furnishing water service to the airport for fire protection
purposes and for use by tenants of the airport. (See Exhibit No. No. 2).
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Commissioner Boyle made a motion, ~conded by Commissioner
Burgin, that the Nayor and City Clerk he authorized to enter
into a contract with Harris County ~.'~'ater Control and Improvement
District No. 56, and that the Director of Fublic works be authorized
to install a fire hydrant, and that the City Attorney prepare
an application form for water service. Motion carried.
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8. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare an Ordinance
authorizing minimum fine fees.
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9. N motion was made by Commissioner Burgin, seconded by Commissioner
Crofoot and carried, that Ordinance No. 792 be passed on first
and final reading.
CAPT I CN:
AN ORDINANCE" VACATING, ABANGONING AND CLOS/NG THE HEREINAFTER
DESCRIBED PORTIONS OF PARK AVENUE AND LEONE AVENUE, Ih' BEACN
PARK SUBDIVISION OF THE TOWN OF LA FORTE, HAfZRIS COUNTY, TEXAS.
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90. Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Corr,missioner
Compton and carried, that the following accounts payable be
approved:
Contractor's Material Company X9,397.22
Commercial Sweeping Service 389.20
E. W. Applebe 440.50
St. Regis Paper Company
Sacks 2,228.28
Holders and Stands 5.200.00
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99. A motion was made by Commissioner Burgin, and seconded by
commissioner Boyle, that the following purchases be approved:
Mabry foundry Company ,929.00
Certified Laboratories 992.50
Paul's Garage 220.75
Dickey Clay Ptpe
Notion carried.
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72. Commissioner Compton made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
~rofoot, that RusselC Shepherd, W. A. Stabs, Jr., Jack Lawler,
Tommy Moser, J. H. Smith, Bob White and L. R. Rigby be appointed
as a Charter Committee to study and make recommendation for the
revision of the present Charter. Motion carried.
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73. A motion was made by Commissioner Compton and seconded by
Commissioner Crofoot, that Mr. Dan Kennedy be authortzed to
attend Building Inspectors School fn Austin. Approximate cost
,900.00. Motion carried.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND, THE ME?:TING WAS ADJGURNED.
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H. P. FFEI E
lv9AY0R
ATTEST:
MARILYN KELLEY
CITY CLERK
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